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New Student Orientation
This is a four-day orientation weekend designed to help you settle into campus life, meet other new students, and have a lot of fun!
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2026 New Student Orientation
All first-time undergraduate students to the University of Findlay (First-Time Freshman, Transfers, Non-Traditional, Commuter, etc.) should attend both a summer New Student Registration Date and the New Student Orientation Weekend.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Move-in and Orientation Check-in | Alumni Memorial Union – Multipurpose Room (MPR) |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Orientation Welcome – Required* | Koehler Recreation Center – Malcolm Athletic Center (MAC) |
| 3:15 – 4 p.m. | Welcome Sessions by College – Required* | COBH/Undeclared: Watterson Center Room 232 COE: Fell Center (Davis St.) Room 102 COHP: Old Main Ritz Auditorium COS: Malcolm Athletic Center (MAC) CPHM: Brewer/Frost Martin Lecture Hall |
| 4:20 – 5 p.m. | President’s Welcome and Arch Ceremony – Required* | Koehler Recreation Center – Malcolm Athletic Center (MAC) |
| 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 6 – 10 p.m. | Athlete Welcome Sessions – Required for Student-Athletes* | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 8 – 10:30 p.m. | Movie Night | Watterson Center Front Lawn Rainsite: Koehler Recreation Center |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7- 9 a.m. | Breakfast | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 7 – 8 a.m. | Sunrise Yoga | Watterson Center Front Lawn |
| 8:30 – Noon | Orientation Service Projects (AM Group)- Required* | Koehler Recreation Center – Malcolm Athletic Center (MAC) |
| 8 a.m. – Noon | General Campus Business (PM Group) | |
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Bingo! | Alumni Memorial Union – MPR |
| 10 – 10:30 a.m. | Friendship Bracelet Making | Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion (GFAP) – Great Hall |
| 10:30 – Noon | Lunch (PM Group) | Henderson Dining Hall |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (AM Group) | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 12:30 – 4 p.m. | Orientation Service Projects (PM Group)- Required* | Koehler Recreation Center – Malcolm Athletic Center (MAC) |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | General Campus Business (AM Group) | |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Bingo! | Alumni Memorial Union – MPR |
| 2 – 2:30 p.m. | Friendship Bracelet Making | Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion (GFAP) – Great Hall |
| 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Dinner | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 7 – 9:30 p.m. | UF Block Party – DJ, Inflatables, and Fun | Watterson Center Front Lawn Rain site: MAC |
| 9:30 – 11 p.m. | Bonfire, Pickleball, and Games | College Park |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 7 – 8 a.m. | Sunrise Yoga | Watterson Center Front Lawn |
| 9 – 9:45 a.m. | Intro to Oiler Nation – One-Stop-Shop (PM Group) – Required* | Alumni Memorial Union – Multipurpose Room and Lobby |
| 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | Intro to Oiler Nation – One-Stop-Shop (AM Group) – Required* | Alumni Memorial Union – Multipurpose Room and Lobby |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m | Lunch | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Commuter Student Gathering – Required for Commuters* | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 1 – 3 p.m. | Keynote Speaker Dave Coleman – Required* | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Campus Tours | |
| 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Dinner | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Building Oiler Nation – Required* | Watterson Center Front Lawn Rainsite: MAC |
| 9 – 10:30 p.m. | Student Rec Center Showcase | Koehler Recreation Center – Student Recreation Center |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 a.m. | Sunrise Yoga | Watterson Center Front Lawn |
| 10 a.m. | Orientation Weekend Worship Service – Joint Service with College First | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 10:30 – 1 p.m. | Brunch | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 1 – 3 p.m. | Oilers Changing Campus Culture – Required* | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Walk Your Schedule / Final Questions | |
| 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Welcome Back Picnic – Required* | Cory Street Mall – Bell Tower Rain site: Alumni Memorial Union |
| 9:30 p.m. | Meet with Resident Assistants – Required* for On-Campus Residents | Location varies by housing assignment |
All weekend: Affirmation Station (AMU) and Decompression Station (Library)
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Orientation – Family Schedule
All first-time undergraduate students to the University of Findlay (First-Time Freshman, Transfers, Non-Traditional, Commuter, etc.) should attend both a summer New Student Registration Date and the New Student Orientation Weekend.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Move-in and Orientation Check-in | Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) – Multipurpose Room (MPR) |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch | Henderson Dining Hall |
| 2:45 – 2:50 p.m. | President’s Welcome | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 2:50 – 3 p.m. | Alumni’s Parent Welcome | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Dave Coleman “The Art of Parenting” | Stewart Center – Winebrenner Auditorium |
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Arch Ceremony | Old Main – Front Lawn |
| After Arch – 7p.m. | Family Reception | President’s House – Carrothers Home |
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Before You Arrive
Register for Parking
Complete the online parking permit registration form. You can pick up your parking permit once you arrive on campus!
Meet Your Roommate
Contact your roommate and coordinate on what you both are bringing.
What to Bring to Campus
If you are living in the residence halls, we have put together a list of things you should bring with you to make your dorm room feel like home. Remember, space is limited in your room, everything you want to bring may not fit. You’re probably going to spend the few weeks leading up to your departure trying to decide what to take to Findlay with you.
Download the Oiler Mobile App
Make the most of your University of Findlay experience by downloading the Oiler Mobile app before you arrive on campus. With everything you need in one place, Oiler Mobile helps you stay organized, connected, and informed throughout your college journey – starting from orientation.
Access the campus map, dining information, events, news, important announcements, and more—all from your phone. Whether you’re finding your first class, exploring campus resources, or staying up to date on what’s happening around UF, Oiler Mobile is your go-to campus companion.
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Contact Us
Have questions about your orientation? Contact the Director of Orientation and Student Persistence.
Email: johnstonw@findlay.edu
Phone: (419) 434-5688
Location: 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840